The name, “Half Day,” belongs to a town, road, and brewing company in Illinois. Over the years, the origin of this name has been mistakenly defined as a half-day’s horse and carriage ride to Chicago, and a chief named, “Hefda,” whose name was modernized as, “Half Day.” Neither of these folk tales are true. It … Continue reading Half Day Brewing Company
Not long ago, I thought that Two Brothers was a coffee roastery. It is! But it’s moreso a brewery—when it’s not actually roasting tea leaves or distilling spirits. Scroll down to see more photos and read more about Two Brothers Artisan Brewing. “Has a sharp bite to it!” If only I could bring to you … Continue reading Two Brothers Artisan Brewing
In the deep south, at the Apalachicola River basin in the Florida panhandle, and the Okeefenokee Wildlife Refuge at the Florida-Georgia line, white Ogeechee tupelo trees grow. They blossom about 10 days every year. There are other locations of lesser tupelo gum trees, but here there be treasures. This is the source of the most … Continue reading Tupelo Honey
Farmers’ markets pop up everywhere this time of year. They’re hot, familiar, sprawling over empty parking spaces, and they all fade with the sun passing lower and dimmer by the week. Melting cupcakes, wilting vegetables, lukewarm cold brew, and my sodden wallet from all the sweat make me wonder why I always go back. Because … Continue reading Milwaukee Public Market
When the pressure is on, some fold up like a cheap lawn chair. Others spring to life. Danny Trejo endured pressures, obstacles and challenges. And that’s putting it lightly. But he crushed them all, his gentle smile always warm and welcoming. His new cookbook, Trejo’s Tacos, details his inspiring life story and offers 75 authentic recipes … Continue reading Trejo’s Tacos
The Simple Luxuries 